Job Description
Health and Safety Coordinator
£35,000 6 months FTC
Sheffield
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values its people and promotes a strong culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a supportive team where your expertise will make a real impact on creating a safe and positive working environment.
General Summary of Role:
We are seeking a proactive Health and Safety Coordinator to support and coordinate all aspects of health and safety across the business. This role is key to promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.
Role & Person Requirements
Key Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
* Facilitate risk assessments and hazard identification processes, implementing strategies to minimize occupational health and safety risks.
* Act as the first aid lead and advisor.
* Coordinate and maintain approved health and safety contacts and suppliers.
* Manage and monitor the compliance review calendar.
* Review and develop health and safety policies and ensure effective implementation.
* Support continuous improvement plans and maintain action logs.
* Conduct workplace inspections and audits, recommending corrective actions.
* Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and other relevant guidance.
* Provide support and advice to managers, supervisors, and employees on health and safety matters.
* Monitor and review health and safety legislation to maintain legal compliance.
* Deliver statutory health and safety training programs and promote a culture of safety.
* Maintain records of accidents, near misses, and incidents, and lead investigations including RIDDOR reporting.
* Ensure appropriate records and notices are maintained and displayed.
* Communicate health and safety matters effectively across all levels of the business.
* Lead health and safety committee meetings and weekly site walkarounds.
* Coordinate health and safety inductions for new employees and visitors.
* Maintain occupational health processes, including follow-ups and investigations.
* Carry out any other duties as requested by management.
Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications
* Proven experience as an operational Health and Safety Advisor within a manufacturing environment (Essential).
* Aerospace or nuclear industry experience (Desirable).
* Strong knowledge of current health and safety legislation and compliance standards (Essential).
* NEBOSH General Certificate or working towards one (Essential).
* Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks (Essential).
* Strong IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) (Essential).
* Exceptional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders (Essential).
* Ability to work proactively and solve problems (Essential).
* Understanding of safety culture development (Essential).
Personal Attributes
* Meticulous attention to detail.
* Solution-driven attitude toward health and safety.
* Ability to work collaboratively and under own initiative.
* Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines without compromising safety.
* Strong team player with the ability to positively influence others.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.